by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UCM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in human development.
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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #130 on College Factual's Best Schools for human development list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best Human Development & Family Studies Schools | 130 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in human development & family studies. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in human development from UCM. This makes it the #47 most popular school for human development master’s degree candidates in the country.
Human Development majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,574 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,640 for all human development students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCM, human development students borrow a median amount of $18,382 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all human development bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,588.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCM was $555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $278 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,325 | $16,650 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,608 | $2,608 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 3% of human development bachelor's degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCM does not offer an online option for its human development bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCM Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's human development program at UCM make a median salary of $39,959. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,754.
Of the 15 human development students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UCM, about 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a master's in human development.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the human development majors at University of Central Missouri.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 2 |
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